Meet Brian Phillips
2025 REBNY Agent of the Year | Associate Broker | Douglas Elliman
Brian Phillips is an award winning New York City real estate broker with nearly three decades of experience and 19 years at Douglas Elliman. Specializing in Upper Manhattan including Morningside Heights, Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Hudson Heights, and Inwood, he advises buyers and sellers across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Riverdale, while extending his reach into Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. He has successfully closed transactions across each of these markets.
Known for his strategic approach to pricing, negotiation, and deal execution, Brian represents a wide range of clients from first time buyers to seasoned investors. His expertise spans co ops, condominiums, and townhouses, with a deep understanding of New York City’s complex board approval processes and evolving market dynamics.
His dual access to both the Real Estate Board of New York Residential Listing Service and OneKey MLS through the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS and Long Island Board of REALTORS provides clients with a distinct advantage by maximizing exposure and connecting urban and suburban markets seamlessly.
A recognized leader in the industry, Brian has served on numerous committees and boards, including REBNY’s Education and Residential Brokerage Membership Committees and HGAR’s Professional Standards, Fair Housing, Global Business Council, Bronx Advisory Board, and Commercial Investment Division Committees. He served for 6 consecutive years as Co Chair of REBNY’s Upper Manhattan Committee, is a Board Director at the New York State Association of REALTORS, and served as the 2025 President of the New York State Residential Real Estate Council.
His commitment to advocacy is reflected in his role as past Chair of the NYC Issues Working Group within NYSAR’s Legislative Steering Committee and as a Major Investor in the Realtor Political Action Committee, contributing to housing policy at the state level.
Brian holds more than a dozen National Association of REALTORS designations including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), NAR’s highest credential, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), reflecting his ongoing commitment to professional excellence.
Beyond real estate, he is active in the Harlem YMCA’s Achievers in Industry Steering Committee and is a proud Freemason. He enjoys biking, tennis, and spending time with family.
With a global network of real estate professionals, Brian facilitates relocations worldwide, ensuring clients receive informed guidance and strong representation wherever their next move takes them.
Client Results
“When a flood threatened our deal before closing, Brian stepped in, coordinated repairs, and kept the buyer in place. We closed successfully. His work ethic made the difference.” — T. Trang Do
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“Brian navigated our co op sale with precision. His pricing strategy, communication, and understanding of the process kept everything moving smoothly.” — L. Gerety
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“Brian has handled multiple sales and purchases for us over the years. Every transaction closed efficiently with strong results. He came to us highly recommended from a family member and to date he never ceases to amaze us. Brian is knowledgeable about the market and he is masterful at pricing a home for sale and/or rent. I can't say enough great things about Brian Phillips. He is our go-to Realtor!" — K. Muhammad
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"Brian Phillips is the only person I turn to on any real estate transaction. I have worked with Brian on several projects including several sales of property and the leasing of multiple dwellings. In each sale, Brian presented me with highly qualified buyers. In each and every rental, the tenants were well screened and were in place for long terms with no incidents. Brian is the ultimate professional. He is discreet, always well informed and punctual for all appointments, and always prepared to take care of business. I would recommend him highly" - S. Holden.
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"Brian's a class act and truly excellent at what he does. He convinced us to do an open house and managed the bidding war masterfully. Each and every interaction was courteous and professional. He is the guy to use" -J. Hochsztein, MD.
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“We met Brian through the local community board and were impressed with his knowledge and professionalism from that very first meeting. This is now the 4th time that we hired him to lease our condo unit and have enjoyed working with him tremendously both times. He is very responsive to questions and handled viewings personally. Brian is a very hard worker who used his intelligence, patience and diligence to match our unit with appropriate renters. In an extremely challenging time for both owners and renters, Brian was an invaluable bridge that allowed both sides to be satisfied with the outcome. We recommend him highly."
- M Morazan
Home Types:
Co-op, Condo, Townhouse, House, MultiFamily
Languages Spoken:
English, Chinese, Spanish
Years of Experience:
29
